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JOHN LYNCH Obituary


JOHN CURRIN LYNCH "Jack" (Age 90)  
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, of Leisure World. Beloved husband of the late Louise Powderly Lynch; father of Katherine Marohl (Steve), Michael (Claudia), Dennis (Hilary), Terrence (Cindy), Maureen McCarthy (John), Kevin (Jeri), Brian (Jennifer), and John Brendan (Julie); brother of Jean Ostmann (Robert). Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Minnesota Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Team Lynch Twins, (http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR?fr_id=6825&pg=entry). www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 24, 2017.

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Mike Lynch

October 26, 2017

Dad,
Claudia and I love you and miss you. I hope you can now get answers to some of the genealogy questions we had. I forgot to slip a quarter in your pocket so you could call me, so I will accept a collect call.
PS. Hello mom.

Nancy Ruffner

October 26, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Mary Wagner

October 26, 2017

Uncle Jack and your family will be in my prayers although I cannot be with you. God bless all of you.

October 25, 2017

So many wonderful memories of Milton St. and St Cathrine's.
We were so lucky to have such wonderful parents. To all the Lynch's much love and prayers from all the Shanley's.
Your father was a dear man,
Kathleen

Lee Romero Dance

October 25, 2017

Kathy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad sounds like he was a wonderful man, and you are fortunate to have so many years of happy memories with him.

Mike & Janet Wallace

October 24, 2017

Prayers and thoughts are with you at this trying time may his soul rest in peace

October 24, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

John Lynch

October 24, 2017

My heart is broken that you have left us, but you are now at peace and with Mom. She has been wondering why it's taken you so long to join her. I am so glad I got to speak to you Sunday. Please give Mom and big hug and kiss from all of us. Watch over us. I love you Dad!!

October 24, 2017

Mike and Family,sorry for your loss. Prayers are being sent for you and your family.
Connie Scott

John Lynch

October 24, 2017

I am so glad that you called me Sunday afternoon. I know you are now at peace and Mom was waiting for you wondering why it took you so long to join her. The two of you are together again in heaven. Give her a big hug and kiss from all of us. Watch over us. I love you!!

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